Family sues govt agencies, parents over Bandar Utama school stabbing
Girl's family says the action is 'not about vengeance', but to ensure the relevant parties are held accountable and that no other child has to go through the same.
The Yap family of 16-year-old Yap Shing Xuen filed a civil suit against various government agencies and the boy's parents at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on October 1. The family stated their intent was not vengeance, but to hold accountable those responsible and prevent similar tragedies. They cited the criminal trial and new evidence as reasons to believe the killing could have been prevented.
The defendants include government agencies, accused of failing to adequately address mental health issues in schools, and the boy's parents, alleged to have disregarded warning signs of his potential to harm others. The boy himself was also named a defendant. The family is represented by lawyers Malik Imtiaz and A Surendra Ananth.
The Shah Alam High Court acquitted the 15-year-old boy of murder in September, citing he was of unsound mind at the time of the offense, but ordered him to be detained for treatment. The Attorney-General's Chambers has appealed the decision.
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